The unique cross-country study compares interest rates for a set of retail credit products in Georgia and select transition economies. Preliminary findings suggest that the cost of credit in Georgia is lower than in the CIS countries which have been covered by the survey (namely, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine and in many cases Armenia) while it’s somewhat higher compared to a cohort of Central and Eastern European Countries (CEE) - this is true especially for local currency loans.

The International School of Economics at Tbilisi State University (ISET, www.iset.ge) in Tbilisi, Georgia is looking for a candidate for the Deputy Director for Operations Position.

The International School of Economics at Tbilisi State University (ISET, www.iset.ge) in Tbilisi, Georgia is looking for a candidate for the Deputy Director for Finance Position.

The International School of Economics at Tbilisi State University (ISET, www.iset.ge) in Tbilisi, Georgia is looking for a candidate for the Head of External Affairs Position.

In April 2018, the Georgian Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) lost 1.5 index points, dropping from -17.5 to -19. This tiny change is a signal of stability (or stagnation) as far as domestic demand is concerned. Whether no change is a good change for Georgia is debatable. In any case, the month of April merely continues a long-term no-change trend dating back at least to September 2017.